Limited to just 168 units, MINI Malaysia has launched the 2024 MINI Countryman JCW Trim, the final edition of the outgoing second-generation (F60) model. The new variant is offered alongside the standard 2024 MINI Countryman at the following prices (OTR, sans insurance) inclusive of the MINI Extended Warranty and Service Package (RM 10,400): MINI Countryman: RM 260,788 MINI Countryman with JCW Trim: RM 264,233 Also read: 20 photos to decide if you prefer the 2024 MINI Countryman Electric over th

Launching in mid-2022 Down on power, but road tax is cheaper The end is looming for the Proton X70’s turbocharged 1.8-litre engine, as come mid-2022, the long-serving unit will be phased out in favour of the newer, downsized 1.5-litre unit. When is it launching? According to sources familiar with the matter, the new 1.5-litre Proton X70 will most likely launch in mid-2022. Here's why: the locally-assembled (CKD) Proton X70 was launched back in February 2020 and assuming a 2.5-year lifecycle befo

Recently, we reported that most of used car buyers are shopping within a budget of RM 80k. The largest percentage of used car buyers are in the budget range of RM 50k to RM 80k, followed by RM 30k to RM 50k, and below RM 30k. The survey also revealed that the three most popular segments among used car buyers are sedan, SUV, and MPV. That got us thinking, which cars can you get for the money? Well, the list can be rather intensive so we’ll start with SUVs first. Trade in User's Car Form There is,

The all-new Nissan X-Trail has been launched in China today at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. Looking much bolder than the current version we have in Malaysia, the new X-Trail features a two-tier headlight design and an angular V-Motion front grille. From the rear, the design looks similar to the current Nissan X-Trail in Malaysia, albeit more angular and adorned with more badges. Also Read: New vs Old: All-new 2021 Nissan X-Trail vs old model The model on display at the Shanghai Auto Show also fe

The all-new fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny made its global debut in July 2018 and gradually made its way to various markets a few months later. It was introduced in Thailand in March 2019, with prices ranging from THB 1.55 million to THB 1.65 million (that's roughly RM 205k, mind you). For context, the CBU Japan Suzuki Jimny is priced more than the Honda Accord (THB 1.475 million onwards) and Honda CR-V (from THB 1.369 million) in Thailand. Despite these prices, all 90 units allocated for Thaila

The Malaysian Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) recently showed their support to Perodua by purchasing 55 units of the Perodua Aruz AV. This marks the Aruz’s first ever fleet deal since its launch in January 2019. The momentous occasion was marked with a small ceremony of handing a mock key over from the Domestic Trade Secretary-General Datuk Muez Abdul Aziz to the Director of Enforcement Dato’ Haji Iskandar Halim Haji Sulaiman. Perodua is confident that the Aruz will pla